Maira was born to Sylvia Escobar and Elijah Martinez in Austin, Texas, on March 16, 2003.
She graduated from Travis Early College High School in June of 2021. She was a dedicated athlete in basketball, volleyball and softball and also took ACC classes all 4 years of high school.
Maira enjoyed journaling, drawing, reading books, taking pictures, and watching anime (Jojo’s bizarre, adventure demon slayer and attack of the titans). She also loved taking walks with her 5 siblings, cooking and going to the park. Her favorite parks were Butler Metro Park and Armadillo Neighborhood Park.
Maira is survived by her mother, Sylvia Escober; her grandmother, Maria; her siblings, Alazey, Jr, Mordecai, Adela, and Emiliano. She is also survived by her tios, tias, cousins, and all her friends. She was predeceased by her grandfather, Raymond Leibas Diaz.
A visitation will be held on Friday February 17, 2023 from 5:00 pm to 7pm with a recitation of the holy rosary taking place at 8:00 pm at , at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home located at 2620 S. Congress Ave., Austin, Texas 78704. The funeral service will occur on Saturday February 18, 2023, also at Weed Corley Fish Funeral Home with interment following at Evergreen Cemetery located at 3304 E. 12th St., Austin, Texas 78721.
Maira was a very loving and caring and such a unique young lady. She would give you her last dollar and the shirt off her back. We will all truly miss her so much. Rest in Heaven our beautiful Maira. LLM forever 19.